Situational depression while unquestionably unpleasant is different from clinical depression in that it is caused by a painful event such as a death, divorce, etc. n order to escape the temporary clutches of situational depression caused by divorce, there are a few steps that one can take. First, some one going through a divorce should write a “goodbye” letter to all of the people and things that they will be leaving behind after the divorce. Next, they should write a “hello” letter to all of the pleasant things that they are looking forward to once they are finally legally separated. Then, the divorcee should focus on providing positive reinforcement from their inner-voice and seek out casual physical human contact. The last step to bring about closure is to imagine one’s ideal future a year or so after the divorce.
Key Takeaways:
- Most people going through divorce experience some degree of situational depression as part of the normal grieving process over all the losses the end of the marriage brings
- If not dealt with appropriately, situational depression can linger for much longer than it needs to.
- If you’re like most people, your internal conversation is probably something less than complimentary. A great way to change your internal conversation is to start name calling.
“You’ve lost something big. It’s OK to grieve. Just don’t get stuck there.”
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